A landmark study on the broad antiviral effects of essential oils and their components was presented at the 1st Wholistic
and Scientific Conference on the Therapeutic Uses of Essentials Oils, 1995. In this study, the broad spectrum of activity
of essential oils for conditions of the upper respiratory tract, skin, gastrointestinal tract, urogenital tract, nervousness,
and arterial conditions were demonstrated. An overview of the antibacterial and antifungal effectiveness of essential oils
was given also.

It is known that a body can not become "habituated" to essential oils. The results remain the same; they do not lessen
over any length of time. On the other hand, the organism does become habituated to chemically synthesised narcotics, and the
result is known as tolerance. One may start out by taking a single sleeping pill , before long one may well have reached the
stage of taking anything from four to ten pills and still be unable to get to sleep.

Disclaimer: This information is not meant to replace any medical treatment. It is offered
here as a service. Use this information at your own risk. No guarantee is made towards validity. If self-treating, consult
a comprehensive book of essential oils and aromatherapy.

Bay Laurel - Scent: strong, sweet-spicy. Traditional uses: as an immune system stimulant, to regulate the lymphatic
system, for relieving melancholy, anxiety, to stimulate the mind, for healing bronchitis, sinus infection. Avoid during pregnancy.
Do not over-use.

Calendula: - Also called Marigold but should not be confused with Tagetes. Scent: sharp, herbaceous. Calendula has
been used for many years for its effective skin healing properties. Traditional uses: all skin complaints, varicose veins;
for treating enlarged lymph nodes, cysts, and skin lesions. May be helpful to mature skin.

Cedarwood - Scent: woody. Cedarwood was believed to have been used extensively by the Egyptians in cosmetics, perfume
and medicine. Traditional uses: to relax tense muscles, calm emotions, help breathing, for enhancing meditation, easing pain,
repelling insects, for hair loss. Avoid during pregnancy.

(German) Chamomile - Scent: strong, sweet, warm-herbaceous.
Blue in color. German Chamomile has many of the same properties as Roman Chamomile. But, with a much higher azulene content
its anti-inflammatory actions are greater. Traditional uses: to relieve muscular pain, to heal skin inflammations, acne and
wounds, as a sedative, to ease anxiety and nervous tension, to help with sleeplessness. May cause skin reactions in some people.

(Roman) Chamomile - Scent: sweet and fruity. Traditional uses: to relieve muscular pain, as a sedative, ease anxiety
and nervous tension, to help with sleeplessness.

Citronella - Scent: fresh grassy-woody. Traditional Chinese medicine currently uses this herb for rheumatic pain.
Traditional uses: as a mosquito repellent, for colds, flu and neuralgia, to relieve pain of rheumatism and arthritis, melancholy.
Avoid using on sensitive or damaged skin.

Clary Sage - Scent: spicy, hay-like. It has been called "clear eye" and was used for healing eye problems in times
past. Traditional uses: relieving stress and tension, lifting melancholy, easing pain, restful sleep, as an aphrodisiac; contains
estrogen-like hormone, for menopause and PMS, relieving nervous exhaustion. Avoid during pregnancy, or if you have endometriosis,
breast, ovarian and uterine cysts and other estrogen dependant conditions (cancer).

Clove Bud - Scent: spicy, fruity, warm and sweet. Traditional uses: for toothache, colds, flu and fungal infections,
as a mosquito repellent, to relieve fatigue and melancholy, as an aphrodisiac. Not used on damaged or sensitive skin. Use
in moderation.

Coriander - Scent: spicy, sweet and fragrant. Coriander seeds were found in the Egyptian tomb
of Ramses II. Traditional uses: relieving muscular aches and pains, increasing circulation, for colds, flu and rheumatism,
for help with sleep and nervous exhaustion. Use in moderation and avoid if you have fibrosis or breast cancer.

Eucalyptus - Scent: strong camphorous. odor. Aborigines have used eucalyptus leaves to remedy many ills. Traditional
uses: for colds, as a decongestant, to relieve asthma and fevers, for its bactericidal and anti-viral actions, to ease aching
joints.

Sweet Fennel - Scent: earthy-peppery. Traditional uses: for neuro-muscular spasms, rheumatism and arthritis; bronchitis,
whooping cough, as a nerve tonic in relieving stress and nervous tension. Use in moderation. Avoid if you are pregnant or
have epilepsy.

Frankincense - Scent: spicy, balsamic. Frankincense was known as one of the most precious substances to ancient
man and is associated with religious practice. Traditional uses: to calm, enhance meditation, elevate mind and spirit, help
breathing, for care of mature skin and scars.

Ginger - Scent: warm, spicy-woodsy. Ginger has been used as a healing remedy for thousands of years. Traditional
uses: reducing muscular aches and pains, increasing circulation, relieving bronchitis and whooping cough, nervous exhaustion,
in healing colds flu and fever and to stimulate appetite.

Grapefruit - Scent: fresh, sweet, citrus. Some traditional uses: to lift melancholy, relieve muscle fatigue, as
an astringent for oily skin, to refresh and energize the body, stimulate detoxification, as an airborne disinfectant.

Juniper Berry - Scent: pine-needle. Some traditional uses: to energize and relieve exhaustion, ease inflammation
and spasms, for improving mental clarity and memory, purifying the body, to lessen fluid retention, for disinfecting. Avoid
during pregnancy or if you have kidney disease.

Lavender - Scent: sweet, fresh. Lavender has been used for centuries as a fragrance and a medicine. Some traditional
uses: balancing emotions, relieving stress, tension and headache, to promote restful sleep, heal the skin, to lower high blood
pressure, help breathing, for disinfecting.

Lemon - Scent: fresh lemon. Lemon was used to prevent scurvy by our ancestors who traveled the seas. Some traditional
uses: to balance the nervous system, as a disinfectant, to refresh and uplift, for purifying the body. May cause skin sensitivity
to the sun or irritate sensitive skin.

Lemongrass - Scent: powerful, lemon. There has been recent research in India which shows that lemongrass acts as
sedative on the central nervous system. Some traditional uses: as an insect repellent and deodorizer, for athlete's foot,
as a tissue toner, to relieve muscular pain (sports-muscle pain), increase circulation, for headaches, for nervous exhaustion
and other stress related problems. Use with care and avoid in pregnancy.

Lime: - Cold pressed from the peel. Scent: fruity-lime. Some traditional uses: to purify the air, for alertness,
to relieve coughs or congestion, for uplifting and cheering the spirit, to heal colds, flu or inflammations. Lime may cause
skin sensitivity to bright sunlight.

Nutmeg - Scent: spicy, nutmeg. Some traditional uses: for warming muscles, easing muscle aches and pains, to invigorate
or stimulate the mind, an aphrodisiac, to stimulate heart and circulation, for relieving nervous fatigue. Avoid during pregnancy
and use with care (can be moderately toxic if over-used.

Sweet Orange - Scent: fruity, sweet. Orange trees were once rare and native only to China and India. Some traditional
uses: to brighten mood, calm and reduce stress, as an environmental disinfectant.

Oregano - Scent: spicy, warm herb. Some traditional uses: as a muscle relaxant and to ease muscle aches and pains,
to heal colds, flu and bronchitis, as a stimulant, to energize the mind and body, and for relieving headaches. Avoid during
pregnancy and with babies and children. Palmarosa - Scent: flora-rose. Palmarosa is used today in Ayurvedic medicine.
Some traditional uses: stimulate cellular regeneration, moisturize skin, for nervous exhaustion and stress conditions, to
calm and uplift.

Patchouli - Scent: musky, woody. Some traditional uses: for athlete's foot, as an aphrodisiac, to relieve stress
and nervous exhaustion.

Peppermint - Scent: strong mint. Herbalists in ancient Greece and Rome used peppermint for nearly every ailment.
Some traditional uses: for energy, and brighter mood, reducing pain, to help breathing, improve mental clarity and memory.
May irritate sensitive skin. Avoid during pregnancy.

Petitgrain - Scent: sweet, woody-orange floral. Petitgrain was one of the ingredients of the original "eau-de-cologne".
Some traditional uses: for relieving respiratory infections, to ease nervous tension muscle spasms, for relieving joint inflammation,
to balance the central nervous system, for stress relief

Pine - Scent: strong, coniferous, woody. Native Americans placed dried pine needles in their mattresses to ward
of lice and fleas. Some traditional uses: to ease breathing, as an immune system stimulant, to increase energy, for relieving
muscle and joint aches, to repel lice and fleas. Avoid use if you have prostate cancer.

Rosemary - Scent: camphor like. Some traditional uses: to energize, for muscle pains, cramps or sprains, brighten
mood, for improving mental clarity and memory, easing pain, to relieve headaches, disinfecting. Avoid during pregnancy, if
you have epilepsy or high blood pressure.

Rosewood - Scent: slightly rosy. Some traditional uses: to relieve stress and balance the central nervous system,
for easing jet lag, to create a calm for meditation, for easing colds and coughs, to stimulate the immune system, as an aphrodisiac
and in skin care.

Sandalwood - Scent: woody, balsamic. Sandalwood is believed to bring about calmness and serenity and is linked with
incense and meditation. Some traditional uses: to lift melancholy, enhance meditation, heal the skin, help breathing, for
calming and reducing stress, restful sleep, disinfecting, as

Spearmint - Scent: minty. Some traditional uses: for relieving bronchitis and sinusitis, to ease nausea and headaches,
for relieving colds or flu, to stimulate, energize and relieve fatigue.

Tea-Tree - Scent: spicy, medicinal. Tea-tree is one of the most scientifically researched oils. Traditional uses:
an immuno-stimulant particularly against bacteria, viruses and fungi, for relieving inflammation, as a disinfectant.

Thyme - Scent: hot and spicy. Thyme was used by ancient Greeks to disinfect air and inhibit infectious diseases.
Some traditional uses: To heal colds, bronchitis, for relieving muscle aches and pains, to aid concentration and memory, for
relieving fatigue and said to heal anthrax. Avoid use if pregnant or with high blood pressure.

Muscle-Spasm Headache Relief
This formula is great for easing muscle-spasm headaches.
What you need:
2 drops peppermint
1 drop rosemary
1 oz. carrier oil such as sweet almond oil
How to: Add the peppermint and rosemary to the carrier oil. Rub on pulse points or on back of neck.